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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.90 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.90 and 115.62 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.90 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.90 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.90 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 39,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068.00/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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